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Robo-Are You Still Coming to Austin in May?

7 years ago

I thought it might be fun to plan a little get-together for those of us in the area when you are here.

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robo (z6a)

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

It turns out I have good reason to avoid Zika FOR NOW (wink wink) so I am cautiously content with my decision but I would have loved to be there and meet up!! I hope anyone who comes to the East Coast feels free to look me up as well :)

I was planning on being in Austin in late May and I asked around about mosquito activity at that time, it seemed that there could be a possibility of spread at that time.

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patty_cakes42
7 years ago
If i'm in town i'm definitely up for it. I do a lot of traveling in the summer months and a couple of trips are still up in the air. Let's hope we hear from a few forum members.
robo (z6a)
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Jana that is so, so sweet of you to think of!! I ended up cancelling Austin due to Zika fears. Not sure that was the most rational decision or not. I was on a tight budget and didn't want to take the chance of a last minute cancellation if zika spread up from Brownsville.
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MagdalenaLee
7 years ago
So far, Texas Health and Human Services is reporting nine cases in 2017 all over Texas. Bummer.
texanjana
Original Author
7 years ago
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that but I understand.
MagdalenaLee
7 years ago
Robo, not going to say it, but thinking good juju thoughts!
maire_cate
7 years ago
Oh I love the wink wink!
deegw
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
:) :) :) :) :)
writersblock (9b/10a)
7 years ago
Ah, I wondered about the insinuation in your stomach flu thread. :)
robo (z6a)
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Yes sadly I don't feel out of the woods but it's all good for now.
texanjana
Original Author
7 years ago
How exciting! Sending positive vibes your way.
jojoco
7 years ago
I too was thinking about it when you mentioned Zika. We're all pulling for you.
roarah
7 years ago
i have a very strong feeling everything will be perfect! Take care!
MtnRdRedux
7 years ago
You've got mail. ; )
sochi
7 years ago
:) sending positive vibes here too!
cattyles
7 years ago
:-) Happy dance
OutsidePlaying
7 years ago
Wink, wink, right back to you, robo, and sending positive vibes, hugs, and smiles your way.
robo (z6a)
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Thanks ladies! I really appreciate your well wishes. :) It's been a very long road to get to this point and a bit of a road yet to go.
voila
7 years ago
Oh, Robo, I wish you your most treasured dreams. Fingers and toes crossed!
Yayagal
7 years ago
Hmmmmm I hear a little secret in your message and I'm hopeful. So exciting.

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